Satinwood is also known as Ceylon Satinwood or East Indian Satinwood. It's very dense, has this lovely golden shimmery color, and we haven't used it but on a handful of instruments. I hope to see it more frequently since it's one of those sublime beauties.

Gorgeous! The close-up reminds me of butterscotch candy. Given the density of the wood, what do you expect its sonic characteristics to be like compared to the woods that have been used in the past for Darling bodies.

John Lodge of Moody Blues fame had a Series Satinwood bass. It is on sale at Gruhn's for $20,000. Mr. Lodge is a fine singer and songwriter (i am a fan of the group), but really! Perhaps our love for it may be worth that much, but that amount of money can get you up to date electronics and workmanship form the Mothership. Still, the wood itself is outstanding!!